Xanthan Gum

[@pattiannepascual]

Although i don't have an issue with xanthan gum,why not just use flax or chia seeds soaked in warm water for 5 minutes to achieve the gel viscosity?

[@JonasKuehneMD]

Yes, that would be a much better alternative if you want to thicken a liquid. Protein powder, manufacturers use xanthan gum because it is very cheap.

[@scarface548]

Should I throw out my protein powder ? 😢

[@vader94]

You should

[@TheReubah]

Absolutely not.

[@SimplyHuman186]

Yes and no

[@xiaomiphone9739]

Throw it.. better take natural protein from egg ,meat, or fish.

[@JonasKuehneMD]

My protein powder contains xanthan gum as stated in the video. I still use it. I think we should just be aware and there will be more research going forward to see if this presents a problem or not.

[@ЧитаДрита-ш9ю]

What about additive in gluten free bread ?

[@JonasKuehneMD]

In small amounts, it is OK to use in my opinion, but it might slightly disrupt the gut Microbiome. So two slices a day should be fine.

[@SimplyHuman186]

You sound like Alex from AMcrypto

[@incensejunkie7516]

I can't use it, I get horrible rashes from it (and yes was able to narrow it down) . Another friend of mine who also went keto found it bloated her up so significantly, she was asked more than a few times when she was due. Not surprisingly, none of us use it now. I found gelatin can also help give some extra thickening properties to keto baking and cooking (eg keto tortillas or keto breads like pumpkin). My friend just laughs at those who thought a 58 yr old woman could become pregnant 🤣 (though I guess with IVF, anything's possible...)

[@JonasKuehneMD]

Thank you for your interesting insight. I agree that ideally we don’t need to use this as a thickener in products like protein powder. While it looks like it’s rare, reactions as you describe have definitely affected some people.

[@damxn7303]

I avoid it..gives me bad gas

[@JonasKuehneMD]

Unfortunately, they put it in a lot of products.

[@TheReubah]

name a soluble fibre that's shown to be bad for you and/or your micro biome. just one.

[@JonasKuehneMD]

The potential issue here is that the fiber in xanthan gum specifically feeds two strands of bacteria, thereby giving them an advantage over other strains potentially. It’s the imbalance of bacteria that may be an issue. More research is needed in this field.

[@Muysc_quyne]

@@JonasKuehneMD Would you say that eating different sources of fiber can reduce that potential imbalance?